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SBID is launching an ambitious global competition for design students which will give the winners potentially career launching opportunities.
The competition is open to third year undergraduates at universities around the world. Each entrant will need to present one of their final year projects in one of four categories: Retail; Hotel and Restaurant; Workspace or Public Space. University course leaders will submit projects from their
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top ten per cent of students. A panel of industry experts will judge the best entries, with specific attention paid to innovation, sustainability and empathic design.
Kaye Newman, course leader at the Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design, London Metropolitan University, said: “What is so great is the prizes are mentorships, which will give the winners a real foothold on the work ladder and could well launch their careers.” The winning entries in each
of the four categories will be given a personal introduction to a leading design agency, architectural firm or manufacturer for a year-long mentorship.
Vanessa Brady, President of SBID, said: “This competition is targeted at introducing employers to the best trained and most exciting emerging talent. We are looking for students who have a fresh and authentic approach to design and are going to be the future industry shapers and players.
Vanessa Brady, President of SBID, picked up the Women in the City Award for the Built Environment at the prestigious Woman of Achievement Awards 2013.
The awards, run by Women in the City, recognise women who, in addition to fulfilling a demanding career, are actively supporting the progress of women in the business world.
Vanessa said: “The built environment sector is often considered male dominated. I am thrilled by this award as it provides an opportunity to encourage everyone in our industry to challenge that perception and champion women’s successes.”
“The prizes are personal introductions to leading names in their sector and, potentially, the commencement of brilliant careers. The competition removes all the geographical barriers which usually limit the opportunities of graduates.”
The winners will be announced in May.
For more information and conditions go to
www.sbid.org/ metamorphosis
DESIGNS FOR GOOD HEALTH
SBID has launched a new initiative to examine and advise on how intelligent interior design can improve healthcare. The Healthcare Design Advisory Council brings together leading experts from design, architecture, business and education.
Diana Celella, Chair of the Council and Director of Drawing Room Interiors, said: “Too many people see interior design as purely about aesthetics, but good, well
thought out design can have a major impact on people’s health and sense of well-being.”
The Council is looking at key issues relating to interior design, including compliancy with the Equality Act of 2010, dementia friendly design and how design can help in infection control and the safety of patients and staff.
For more on the Healthcare Council see page 56
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